Presentation
Founded in 1973 by Georges and Nathalie Duvernay, the estate is based in Rully, at the northern edge of the Côte Chalonnaise. Since 2004, their children Dominique and Patricia have taken over, cultivating 12 hectares across Rully and Mercurey. Dominique, a passionate oenologist, leads the winemaking, while Patricia manages sales and distribution. The estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture, aiming to highlight the unique identity of each plot. The whites, made from Chardonnay, reveal beautiful tension and delicate floral aromas. The reds, dominated by Pinot Noir, are vinified with gentle extraction, resulting in silky and elegant wines. What sets the estate apart is its ability to express the pure and chiselled character of the Rully and Mercurey terroirs through precise, perfectly balanced wines.
Location
Mercurey appellation, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise.
Terroir
Les sols sont argilo-calcaires
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated using sustainable methods. Soil is carefully managed, treatments are minimal, and yields are controlled through pruning and green harvesting. Manual harvesting ensures optimal fruit selection.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-picked with rigorous sorting in the vineyard and again at the winery.
Winemaking
Traditional Burgundian vinification is used, with gentle pressing and fermentation in oak barrels. Native yeasts and temperature control preserve the purity of the fruit.
Ageing
The wine is aged in oak barrels for several months. A very light filtration is performed before bottling, allowing for a natural deposit to form over time.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Serving
Serving Temperature 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This Mercurey red from Domaine Duvernay Père et Fils perfectly captures the typicity of Pinot Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise. Its deep ruby color opens onto an expressive nose of red and black fruits—cherry, blackberry, redcurrant—lifted by hints of licorice and forest floor. On the palate, the attack is smooth, with fine, well-integrated tannins, offering a balanced structure and vibrant freshness. The finish is persistent, lightly spiced, with a mineral touch that reflects its clay-limestone terroir.
Food pairings
This Mercurey red pairs deliciously with hearty and flavorful cuisine. It complements herb-roasted pork, grilled beef fillet, or root vegetable gratin. It also works beautifully with slow-cooked dishes like veal blanquette or vegetable tagine. For cheese, opt for pressed varieties such as Saint-Nectaire or young Cantal.